The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The keyword is Volunteer Management.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

The value of virtual volunteers has been escalated for many nonprofits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are four tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But there is another crucial force operating in the background of any natural disaster: crisis volunteers. Relief organizations have a roster of affiliated volunteers who are skilled in the work of disaster response, such as search and rescue. What roles do spontaneous volunteers fill?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Harnessing the passion of your nonprofit’s dedicated volunteers can pay off significantly over time. In fact, the current estimated value of an hour of volunteer work is over $33 , representing an incredible opportunity to drive support for your mission. This journey is also known as the volunteer lifecycle.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Creating a volunteer engagement strategy can not only improve your volunteer's experience, but your entire organizational atmosphere. This is the guide to engaging volunteers from start to finish!

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 12, 2023

Bloomerang launched Bloomerang Volunteer to transform how nonprofits attract, engage, and sustain authentic relationships with individuals while maximizing fundraising. The platform enables nonprofits to create supporters and manage more supporters in less time.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Here are insights we gathered from other nonprofits on how to create impactful sponsorships that benefit your nonprofit and your sponsors. Engage your board members, staff, event committee, and volunteers to tap into their networks. Remember, sponsorships are more than transactionstheyre opportunities to create lasting relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2025

By Greg Fine a marketing consultant who leverages 30 years of for-profit marketing and advertising experience to help nonprofits create larger-than-life giving campaigns and marketing that connect. Non-generative AI doesnt create new content; it analyzes data to make predictions, automate tasks, or surface insights.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recruit two volunteers to join the board development committee. By assigning clear responsibilities and tying them to your fundraising calendar, youll create the structure your team needs to thrive. Create a shared dashboard. Have you created a fundraising calendar for this year? Owner: Development Director.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

This is the time to set fundraising goals , create a strategy for pitching the campaign to potential individual fundraisers (why should someone organize a peer-to-peer fundraiser on your behalf?), Other potential fundraisers could include volunteers, recurring donors , and those actively engaging with your organization on social media.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2023

AmeriCorps announced 45 organizations who have been awarded federal grants to support the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service awards. More than $13 million will create service opportunities, recruit volunteers and encourage Americans to participate in the country’s two national days of service.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

If volunteers make up a large percentage of your nonprofits team, you know how important their support and dedication are in your efforts to achieve your mission. However, 26% of volunteer leaders noted that recruiting volunteers was a top challenge for their organization in 2024.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

And they motivate people to give more — either through monetary contributions or volunteering. Livestreaming auctions with a live auctioneer creates the same heightened excitement for bidders as traditional auctions. Guests can dress up, create uniform dining décor, and interact in a formal setting with other online attendees.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2025

Whats the secret to having loyal volunteers? Building a highly loyal volunteer base comes down to a mix of purpose, appreciation, and connection. If you want faithful volunteers, you need to treat them just like donors by learning about their interests and sharing their impact. Award a volunteer of the year (or month).

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Integrate with existing systems: Connect Salesforce with your website, email marketing platform, event management, volunteer management, and other essential applications to streamline data flow. Create dynamic segments: Don’t just set static lists. Dive deeper!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

in 2022-23 , its worth asking: What are the drivers behind Americans volunteering less, and how can we boost volunteer retention? Here I’ll highlight the key factors Ive seen in my volunteer engagement roles over the past 20 years and suggest practical tips for retaining volunteers. For example, in the U.S.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Encourage use of Volunteer Time Off Eighty-four percent of Civic 50 companies offer their employees paid volunteer time off (VTO). company.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success. Share regular updates and behind-the-scenes stories to create emotional connections and a tangible sense of impact for your donors.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2025

They are essential strategies for creating organizations that are resilient, agile, and purpose-led. Associations with strong, intentional cultures create a sense of belonging for staff, volunteers, and members alike. Theyre the ones that have mastered three deeply interconnected capabilities: Aligning People. Building Culture.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

Mailmunch enables users to create a variety of pop-up email forms for their website. Their website templates are mobile-compatible, built on WordPress, and include recurring giving, event and volunteer management, email newsletter sign-up, and blogging. WiseStamp allows you to create HTML-based email signatures for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2022

More than two-thirds of charities (68%) say a strong visual brand increases volunteer interest. From increased revenue to improved volunteer and donor engagement, professional design and visual branding create tangible financial benefits for charities and nonprofit organizations around the world.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Here at Bloomerang Volunteer , we’ve had the privilege of working with dozens of nonprofits during their event planning processes. Connect with new volunteers who are committed to your cause. From securing your vendor to recruiting enough volunteers , keeping track of all these elements is essential. 2) Create a Budget.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Appreciated?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask Imagine hosting an incredibly successful volunteer event for your political advocacy organization, helping more people register to vote than you ever thought possible. But then, you find out that your volunteers felt overworked, underprepared, and dissatisfied overall.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This a free tool from Google that allows you to easily create UTMs to track your website performance, such as referral traffic from social media campaigns and conversions from online ads. Mailmunch enables users to create a variety of pop-up email forms for their website. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds. Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need. In response, people often step up and ask, “How can I help?” Successful Outreach.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns. Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 6, 2020

have created a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign benefiting a nonprofit within the last 12 months. have created a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign benefiting a nonprofit within the last 12 months. have volunteered for a nonprofit within the last 12 months. 74% donated to the nonprofit that they volunteered for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

2) Encourage to Volunteer. Invite them to take their passion for your cause a step further by linking to a volunteer form or page on your website with volunteer opportunities. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. Your donors are individuals who care about your organization and mission.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team. Be engaged, and create a funnel based on those PR efforts. Volunteers Do you have people who volunteer with your organization? Here are eight ways to keep that list growing and working for your school, church, or charity: 1.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.”

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival. In 2019, the concept spread as the CCF Founding Council wrote articles, created videos, and discussed ideas. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Time is valued equally as money.

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